A collection of ineffective and legitimately insane and possible criminal teachers
At a book appearance near my hometown, several of my high school friends graciously gathered to listen to me speak. After the event, half a dozen of us hung around…
Choosing one is impossible. Choosing three is stupid, too.
I was asked to name my favorite book today. An impossible question if I ever heard one. Then I was asked to name my three favorite books instead. Also impossible, but I…
Depressing and monotonous in bed
Last night’s dreams included: A dream in which I was back in high school, riding on the shoulders of my best friend as we sprinted across a grassy field. Holding…
Catastrophe and heartache breeds optimism
I may be considered a bit of a curmudgeon (a friend uses this word quite often when describing me), but I am also am optimist. I have to be. Though…
Aligned with the lunatics
First, I am an independent when it comes to politics. I tend to lean slightly to the left on many issues but certainly not all. Second, I have many staunch…
Possible black sheep of the family?
Three of the five Gronkowski brothers are currently playing in the NFL. All three scored touchdowns today. Rob Gronkowski, the Patriot tight end, scored three. All three won today. A…
Clara and Owen
Owen is not the easiest cat to live with, especially since his brother, Jack, passed away a couple years ago. He overeats and then throws up on the carpet. He…
Self administered surgery
Last night I did a reading at the Millville Public Library in Millville, MA, a town adjacent to my hometown and one of two towns that sent students to my…
Dick Van Dyke rescued by porpoises?
In order for this story to be true, the following must be true: 1. Dick Van Dyke, 84-years old, still surfs. Plausible, I guess. 2. Dick Van Dyke fell asleep…
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